Assistant Division Director Engineering

Job Announcement

$5,000 Sign-On Bonus
* At the Wastewater Design and Construction Division (WDCD), we are a collaborative team of professionals dedicated to safeguarding public health, protecting the environment, and enhancing the quality of life in our communities through the design and delivery of innovative wastewater capital improvement projects. We lead the planning, design, and construction of critical infrastructure upgrades that ensure the reliability, sustainability, and resilience of Fairfax County's sanitary sewer system.

The Collections Branch of the WDCD is seeking a highly experienced and motivated individual to serve as the Assistant Division Director – Engineering (Collections Branch Chief). This position leads a team of 22 staff including engineers, construction managers, inspectors, and other support staff to ensure that all design and construction activities meet project drawings and specifications requirements, county and state standards, and safety regulations.

The staff is engaged to perform on large, high dollar, complex wastewater pump station, gravity sewer, and other sewerage system design and construction projects to assure timely, cost effective, and high-quality project delivery services. DPWES is a diverse, nationally accredited and award-winning public works agency with approximately 1,000 employees providing solid waste, capital facility development, wastewater, stormwater, urban forestry, and land acquisition management services for the most populous county in Virginia.

Join our team to help us protect the environment and serve the people of Fairfax County by creating and preserving a sustainable community that is an ideal place to live, work, and play for everyone. Fairfax County Government is committed to our employees, and offers comprehensive benefits, including a defined-benefit retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; paid leave; tuition reimbursement;

and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Through our Live Well Program and the County Benefits Division, we endeavor to cultivate a culture of wellbeing that empowers, educates, and engages employees and retirees to make life-long choices that promote a holistic approach to their physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and financial wellness. Please review our awesome benefits:

Keys responsibilities include:

• Management and Leadership
  - Leads branch in project management, design, and construction of complex, capital project activities related to wastewater collection and conveyance. Serves as an active member of the Capital Facilities (CAP) Business Team and core CAP Leadership Team. Actively participates in core Leadership Team for both agency-wide vertical and horizontal broad projects planning and delivery, strategic planning, public health and environmental safety compliance issues, emergency planning and preparedness, agency policy development and financial management.
  
  Represents the department at public hearings, citizen meetings, and meetings with consultants and construction contractors. Ensures staff is trained and prepared to respond and, in emergencies, ensures safety standards are met and enforced. Plans, assigns, delegates, and prioritizes workload within the branch as appropriate. Ensures design and construction quality standards, schedules and deadlines are met. Provides direction to branch engineers, professional consultants, and construction contractors on technical project issues to resolve design and/or construction related problems and contractual issues.
• Contract Management
  - Through delegated authority from the department contracting officer, oversees the complete range of procurement activities for Wastewater Design and Construction contracts. Makes decisions and recommendations for design consultants election and works to resolve issues during contract negotiations. Provides direction and guidance for the preparation of technical contract documents, construction bidding, and the evaluation of construction bids in accordance with the Fairfax County Purchasing Resolution.
  
  Makes recommendations regarding award of design and construction contracts. Ensures compliance with federal and state requirements on grant funded projects. Evaluates and, as necessary, negotiates construction contract change orders. Applies technical knowledge and knowledge of contracting practices and negotiation skills to resolve claims and disputes. Makes recommendations for updates to county design and construction contracts and coordinates with the County Attorney’s office.
• Capital Budget Management
  - Prepares capital project budget submissions, cash flow projection reports and other financial reports as required. Works closely with using agencies and the Department of Management and Budget on fiscal issues related to capital project funding. Provides direction and guidance to branch employees, senior management and using agencies on capital project budget issues. Prepares detailed…